Way to see the pro's bar bends?

HarrowDrag
Edited Date/Time 5/11/2023 8:44pm

Being really picky about bars myself, I'm always interested to know what bar bend works good with what bike and how and curious to know if there's a way to see what each pro runs?

I'd assume my best bet is too look for 'tests' of certain bikes and hope it's reported in their

Height/weight of the rider etc

I enjoy keefers tests but would love to know how that reflects on what the big dogs choose to run.

 

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ML512 5/11/2023 8:36pm
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We actually have a full article on that next week.

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burn1986 5/12/2023 10:04am
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Kind of a cool topic, good info 

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MXer391 5/12/2023 10:16am
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I am always intrigued by this. Also, has anyone noticed that many riders are now running their levers wayyyy in on the bars? Seems more noticeable than usual. Jett Lawrence and AJ Catanzaro's Hondas for example. 

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YLLIBLLIH 5/12/2023 10:24am
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Flexxbars all day

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skyrebel88 5/12/2023 10:55am
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Here's a lil snip of statistics for you from that 2022 renthal rider vs bar bend. 

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Jmicmoto13 5/12/2023 11:17am
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Renthal 722 FTW

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ML512 wrote:

We actually have a full article on that next week.

Probably too late if it doesn’t already but some info on actual flex characteristics of various bars, even if anecdotal would be awesome. 

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Radical 5/12/2023 3:05pm
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ML512 wrote:

We actually have a full article on that next week.

I'm hoping it includes whether the pros shorten the bars to match shoulder width, etc...

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mx313 5/12/2023 3:51pm
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Might be a bit of a dumb question

But are 900s range all twin walls

And 800s all fatbar?

So a 996 and 827. Are they essentially the same bar? But 1 twinwall and 1 fat bar?

 

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Hcallz5 5/12/2023 5:59pm
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All these guys running rental bars, geez just buy some already! Tongue

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JB 19 5/12/2023 8:24pm
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MXer391 wrote:
I am always intrigued by this. Also, has anyone noticed that many riders are now running their levers wayyyy in on the bars? Seems more noticeable...

I am always intrigued by this. Also, has anyone noticed that many riders are now running their levers wayyyy in on the bars? Seems more noticeable than usual. Jett Lawrence and AJ Catanzaro's Hondas for example. 

I do this because it protects the levers in a crash.   Also gives more leverage on the lever.  I'm curious to know their reason.  

DrinkMoreWater 5/12/2023 8:32pm
5/12/2023 8:32pm

Noob question I've only had Renthal, do the other brands have the same bends or do they have their own take on things?

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JB 19 wrote:

I do this because it protects the levers in a crash.   Also gives more leverage on the lever.  I'm curious to know their reason.  

It’s all about hand positioning. Running your levers in allows you to have a little more angle with your palm on the grip. Sit on your bike on the stand and put yourself in a good elbows up and out position and rest your palms on the grips. If your in this position you will notice your palms are diagonal across your grips. When you run your levers as far in as possible it allows you to stay in the correct position and be able to grab the sweet spot on the lever. If the lever is too close to the grip you have to drop your elbow down and in to get a good lever pull. 

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MXer391 wrote:
I am always intrigued by this. Also, has anyone noticed that many riders are now running their levers wayyyy in on the bars? Seems more noticeable...

I am always intrigued by this. Also, has anyone noticed that many riders are now running their levers wayyyy in on the bars? Seems more noticeable than usual. Jett Lawrence and AJ Catanzaro's Hondas for example. 

Bagget was the first one I saw doing that back in 13/14 with his front brake .

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wrc777 5/13/2023 5:41am
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DrinkMoreWater wrote:

Noob question I've only had Renthal, do the other brands have the same bends or do they have their own take on things?

They have their own take and a Reed/McGrath/Stewart/etc bend with one company could be completely different with another. 

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Gworm 5/13/2023 6:00am
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ML512 wrote:

We actually have a full article on that next week.

Will you be getting into bar widths as well?  
 

I’ve noticed when they show Eli on the gate, his bars look a bit taller and narrower than most. 
 

 

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Never Go Full Vitard 5/13/2023 6:30am
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mx313 wrote:
Might be a bit of a dumb question But are 900s range all twin walls And 800s all fatbar? So a 996 and 827. Are they...

Might be a bit of a dumb question

But are 900s range all twin walls

And 800s all fatbar?

So a 996 and 827. Are they essentially the same bar? But 1 twinwall and 1 fat bar?

 

Yes.
Renthal "Works Fit" tool allows you to overlay/compare bar bends.
https://www.renthal.com/worksfit/

BAR 1 - 996
BAR 2 - 827
image-20230513092348-1

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HarrowDrag 5/13/2023 6:49am
5/13/2023 6:49am
ML512 wrote:

We actually have a full article on that next week.

Gworm wrote:
Will you be getting into bar widths as well?     I’ve noticed when they show Eli on the gate, his bars look a bit taller...

Will you be getting into bar widths as well?  
 

I’ve noticed when they show Eli on the gate, his bars look a bit taller and narrower than most. 
 

 

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HarrowDrag 5/19/2023 6:41am
5/19/2023 6:41am

Any word on said article chief?

Unboxing some 827's and laying these 997's to rest upon my pile of lightly used bars 🤪

Appreciate your efforts ML🤙🏽

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